Baking Class
2025-09-28 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Monterey Peninsula Adventist Church, 375 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
The Monterey Peninsula Adventist Church is hosting a Russian Specialty Desserts Baking Class with all proceeds going to benefit GFW! Taught by a member of the church raised in Venezuela with Serbian heritage, this class is sure to step up your Christmas Cookie game!

Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
Time: 1 PM – 4 PM
Location: 375 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, 93950

Admission fees collected upon entry to event.
Hope to see you there!

GFW's 2025 Annual Community Breakfast
2025-10-10 07:00 - 08:30 | Monterey Marriott, 350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join us for Gathering for Women’s Annual Community Breakfast! Tickets are on sale now, so click here to reserve your spot!
Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 AM (Doors open at 7:00 AM)
Location: Monterey Marriot, Ferrante’s Bay View Room
Gathering for Women – Monterey (GFW) will hold our annual signature event, our Community Breakfast, in the Ferrante’s Bay View Room at the Monterey Marriot on Friday, October 10, 2025. GFW’s Community Breakfast brings together leaders in the business community to learn about our work serving the most vulnerable in our community – homeless and housing-insecure women.

This year we are discussing “Filling Our Cups: How to Move Beyond Self-Care to Community Care”. Hosted by Cecilia “Ceci” Romero, Vice President of Philanthropic Services at the Community Foundation for Monterey County, this is an event you will not want to miss. Join us for an exciting morning of networking and connecting over the shared support of GFW’s mission – supporting homeless and housing-insecure women with vital resources and a caring community. We hope to see you there!

Get your tickets today!

Monterey County Gives!
2025-11-13 - 2025-12-31 | GFW Day Center, 147 El Dorado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
It’s time for Monterey County Gives! This year, our MC Gives campaign is focusing on Rising to the Occasion: Meeting the Newly Increased Needs of our County.
GFW has seen a 25% increase in our daily attendance this year, and our basic services like showers, clothing, and toiletry items have all increased the same. Most shockingly, our meals have increased by over 60% this year! We are proud to be a source of support for our community as more and more people find they must choose between food and rent – but we need your help to keep up with these needs!
CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT GFW
Your support this year means more than ever before. With federal funding cuts putting many nonprofits in limbo, it’s private donations that are keeping GFW going. While our vital case managers and housing navigators are supported by state and federal funding, those potential losses are made up through the kindness and generosity of our community support. The GFW Team is thankful for each and every one of our supporters – past, present, and future – for getting us started, keeping us going, and now supporting us through these times of uncertainty. We could not do it without you!

If you want to show your support for GFW’s Big Idea, you can find us at our MC Gives page! Looking for ways to make your donation go further? Trying to get a last-minute donation in for a tax deduction? Been thinking about donating but just haven’t yet? Look no further! Each year, the MC Gives Match allows your dollar to go further, by providing a matching donation to the nonprofit of your choice. That means for every dollar you donate, the organization gets your donation + a matching donation! It’s two for the price of one!
For more information on GFW, MC Gives, or other resources in our community, you can learn more on GFW’s Blog, follow GFW on our Facebook or Instagram pages, or join our newsletter as we update you with more resources and information. Help spread the word and raise awareness for your favorite local nonprofits, and join Monterey County through the MC Gives campaign from now through December 31, 2025!

Shop & Sip - HOTWORX x Hudson James Collab!
2025-11-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Franklin St. Collaborative, 201 W. Franklin St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join HOTWORX at Hudson James for a Shop & Sip Donation Drive to support Gathering for Women!
What: A donation Shop & Sip event collecting clothing, shoes, and hats for all sizes and ages. Also accepting Bags, scarves, blankets, and other warm winter accessories to be donated to Gathering for Women!
When: November 21; 11 AM – 4 PM
Where: Hudson James, 201 W. Franklin St. Monterey, CA 93940
Each donation grants an entry into a sweepstakes for a HOTWORX & Hudson James Gift Basket!
HOTWORX Seaside offers a powerful, time-efficient fitness experience for the vibrant Seaside, Marina, and Monterey communities. Conveniently located in the brand-new Seagrove apartment complex at the corner of Broadway Avenue and Fremont Avenue next to the Seaside Post Office, our studio provides 24-hour access to patented infrared sauna workouts that help you train smarter and recover faster.
The Franklin Street Collaborative is a multipurpose space including Stacia Nicole Beauty, Hudson James California, & Locals Market Place.
Join us in celebrating this space and this community while giving back to your favorite nonprofit!

Holiday Gift Wrapping
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Northridge Mall, 796 Northridge Drive, Salinas, CA, 93906, United States
Let us add a touch of magic to your gifts with beautiful bows, festive paper, and creative flair! Donations from gift wrapping directly supports GFW!
Date: December 6th & 20th
Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Location: Northridge Mall, 796 Northridge Dr., Salinas, CA 93906
Find us near the Cinnabon!

The Child Within Screening
2026-01-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Lighthouse Cinema & Event Center, 525 Lighthouse Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Join us for a special screening of Daniel Troia’s latest film, The Child Within, on January 30th and 31st at the Lighthouse Movie Theater in Pacific Grove! The movie explores the idea of how modern day life can suppress the voice of our inner child, and what we can do to reconnect with our younger self.

Determined to reignite his child-like curiosity and wonder, Troia embarks on a treasure hunt across Italy and the Swiss Alps, searching for the “Wise Man” who lives at the Top of the Sky. This playful, adventurous movie has received numerous awards at film festivals across the globe including “Best Inspirational Film” at the Los Angeles Film Awards, and “Best Travel Film” at the London Indie Film Festival. Click here to get your tickets today!

Date: January 30th & 31st
Time: 7 PM
Location: Lighthouse Movie Theatre, Pacific Grove, CA 93940
Tickets: $15 Click here to purchase
GFW is pleased to announce that 100% of ticket sales will be donated to Gathering for Women, courtesy of the filmmaker, Danial Troia. Daniel will be in attendance and holding a Q&A after the movie, so stop by, meet the maker, and support GFW!

Souper Saturday
2026-02-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Shuman HeartHouse, 300 E. Franklin St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Enjoy award-winning clam chowder from Old Fisherman’s Grotto & The Fish Hopper while supporting Shuman HeartHouse and Casa de Noche Buena.
Souper Saturday | Saturday, February 7, 2026 | Shuman Heart House, Monterey
Brought to you by Gathering for Women and Community Human Services to benefit the Monterey Peninsula’s only shelters for women and families experiencing homelessness. Order your meal here!

Takeout meal includes clam chowder, sourdough bread, packaged salad & dessert.
16 oz. $40 Feeds 1 – 2
32 oz. $75 Feeds 2 – 4
Click here to pre-order by Friday, January 30!
Select pick-up window between 11 am – 5 pm.
Drive-through pick-up at Shuman HeartHouse Feb. 7.
Enter at 300 E. Franklin St. & exit on Anthony.

International Women's Day Celebration
2026-03-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Monterey Peninsula College, 980 Fremont St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join us for a free event celebrating International Women’s Day! Hosted by the Monterey County Commission on the Status of Women and Monterey Peninsula College.

831 Cares Night & Teddy Bear Toss!
2026-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Cardinale Stadium, 4111 2nd Ave., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
It’s two for the price of one! Join us for the Teddy Bear Toss at Monterey Bay FC vs. San Antonio FC and donate a teddy bear or stuffed animal to children supported through Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services and your ticket price is donated to GFW! Supporting two amazing causes in one night!
What: Monterey Bay FC vs. San Antonio FC
When: April 4, 2026, 7:00 PM
Where: Cardinale Stadium
Tickets: $27 each – CLICK HERE to purchase
Scan the QR Code on the flyer or CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets to support GFW and Jacob’s Heart at the same time, and don’t forget to stop by and say hi at our table prior to the game – we love to connect with our incredible supporters!
